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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

General Information

Contracting Office Address 49th Contracting Squadron/PKA 490 David L. Goldfein Street Holloman AFB, NM 88330

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products/services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, 22 May 2024. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 488190, with a small business size standard of $40M.

All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency.

The 49 EMS at Holloman AFB, NM, is seeking RynGlok Kits RTSK8-02-001.

Commodities: Documentation of proposed item (manuals, specifications literature, etc.) must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that quoted item can meet technical acceptability.]

Any interested offeror shall provide their company information (see below), and quotation(s) for the following:

Total Cost:

Company Information Per FAR 52.204-7(b)(1) and FAR 52.204-16(b), the offeror must provide the following:

Company Name:

Address:

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE):

Place of Delivery, Shipping, and Dates Holloman AFB, NM, 88330 Delivery and/or performance must be completed no later than 180 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Exact street address and contact information will be provided to the successful offeror. All deliveries must be Free on Board (FOB) Destination, i.e., the seller delivers the goods on seller’s conveyance to the destination and is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss.

Questions Questions generated for this solicitation shall be submitted to the Point(s)-of-Contact (POC) identified below not-later-than 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time on 17 July 2024 (Two weeks from Posted Date).

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Full Text (See Attachment 2)

1. FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

2. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

3. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

4. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

5. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

6. DAFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Department of the Air Force Installations (Jul 2023)

Provisions Incorporated by Reference (See FAR 52.252-1):

1. FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

2. FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

3. FAR 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020)

4. FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020)

5. FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

6. FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

7. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) Exception: Per FAR 12.302(a), the provision FAR 52.212-1 is incorporated by reference in whole except Subparagraph (c), which now reads as: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until 30 September 2024 from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.”

8. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984)

9. FAR 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016)

10. DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022), also applies, which may require the offeror to complete the clauses and submit via SAM.gov registration or to the Points-of-Contact listed below with the quotation per FAR 52.102(c).

Clauses Incorporated by Reference (See FAR 52.252-2):

1. FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018)

2. FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

3. FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

4. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

5. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

a. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable: 1, 5, 9, 12, 18(i), 26(i), 31, 32, 33, 34(i), 35(i), 36(i), 37, 39(i), 48, 55, 60, 62.

b. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5(c) are applicable:

6. FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

7. FAR 52.245-1, Government Property (Sep 2021), per DFARS 245.107(1)(i)

8. FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges (Apr 2012)

9. DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

10. DAFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Jul 2023)

11. DAFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Jul 2023)

12. DAFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations (Jul 2023)

13. Per FAR 52.102(c), the following clauses also apply and any interested offeror shall include a completed copy of these clauses with its offer, or complete it as part of their System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

a. DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

b. DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022)

c. DFARS 252.203-7003, Agency Office of the Inspector General (Aug 2019)

d. DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan 2023)

e. DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jan 2023)

f. DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

g. DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

h. DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (Jan 2023)

Additional Information The Government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.” OR “The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:” Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Quotes are due and shall be received not later than 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time on 22 July 2024 and valid through 30 September 2024 to the Points-of-Contact (POC) identified below, via email only. Faxed or mailed submissions will not be accepted. Late submission shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation shall be sent via email to the POC’s below.

Points of Contact

Attachment(s)

1. Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 (NOV 2021) is hereby replaced in its entirety with the following, per FAR 12.302(a) Basis for Contract Award and Evaluation of Quotations

(a) In accordance with FAR 13.106, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering technical acceptability and price.

(b) A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier’s quotation does not establish a contract. A written notice of award or purchase order, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the supplier accepts the offer.

(c) Evaluation and award selection will be determined by the acceptability of your quote on an acceptable or unacceptable basis accomplished, then ranking acceptable quotes by price in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a).

(1) Acceptable: By submission of a quote, the quoter represents that it unconditionally assents to the terms of this Request for Quote, except for any written express exceptions. We will consider your quote acceptable if it:

(i) Conforms to the material solicitation requirements, including those terms affecting quality, quantity, price, or delivery;

(ii) Manifests your unconditional assent to the terms of this Request for Quote (RFQ); and

(iii) You are a responsible, prospective contractor pursuant to FAR 9.104-1.

(2) Unacceptable: If you take exception to any term of this RFQ, propose any additional terms, or omit material information required by this RFQ then we will consider your quote to be unacceptable and ineligible for contract award.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.

Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov (End of provision)

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ (End of clause)

DAFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jul 2023)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid "Real ID" (marked with a Star) drivers license or passport, state identification card or a residential alien card, current vehicle registration and valid proof of insurance for the vehicle to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense (ID) Planning, and DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program, as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)